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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.40, 102.62 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.40, 102.62 and 54.74 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.40 : 102.62 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.40/102.62 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.40x = 102.62 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.40x = 5,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617.30/74.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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